US Bridges

I 15 over Rock Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 3M N Wolf Creek · Structure no. I00015230+03001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 15 over Rock Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long.

CarriesI 15
CrossesRock Creek
Location3M N Wolf Creek
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.03694, -112.01891
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2023)
Projected traffic4,569 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I 15 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.